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This approach, still in its early stages, is one element of a multi-faceted plan that also involves air strikes, drones, explosives, and advanced robotics. The tunnels, which form part of the so-called Gaza Metro, are critical to Hamas’s military logistics, aiding in the movement of weapons, fighters, and even hostages captured during recent hostilities.
The flooding technique is not novel — Egypt has used similar methods over the years to curb smuggling tunnels with some success. However, concerns persist regarding the humanitarian consequences, especially the potential destruction of Gaza’s freshwater supplies, which are already under strain due to Hamas’s diversion of funds from humanitarian aid.